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ACC schools won an impressive 10 games against schools from the other Power 5 conferences – the most among any leagues. They also won close to 75 percent (43) of their non-conference games in 2014. Several key matchup early on will highlight the 2015 season: Ohio State at Virginia Tech Monday, Sept. 7 The Buzz: The only blemish on Ohio State’s national championship resume last season was that 35-21 loss to the Hokies in the second week of the season. It almost cost the Buckeyes a spot in the College Football Playoff. This time around, Urban Meyer’s team will open the defense of its title on the road in Blacksburg. Virginia Tech is a dismal 7-29 overall...

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Running off at the typewriter …
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